The Leadership Enigma
Adam Pacifico
For 30 years I've uncovered the best and worst of human behaviour and endeavour.Now it's time to truly understand what we mean by leadership in a chaotic world. I've delivered live events to over 60,000 around the world as a leadership expert, author, opinion columnist and barrister. Each week I'll explore the power and potential of the human being with global experts, academics, rising stars, ambitious upstarts and disruptors across sectors, disciplines and geographies as we explore 'The Leadership Enigma.'Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner or seasoned corporate executive, this show will uncover the tools, techniques, strategies and lessons learned to catapult your leadership capabilities in preparation for success in a constantly changing landscape. The Leadership Enigma is an award winning globally ranked show powered by LaunchPod Studios. www.leadersenigma.comYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 14, 2020 • 26min
025: Creative Entrepreneurship | Paul Pacifico
Creative Entrepreneurship: There is a time to say yes to everything in order to explore and usher in the unexpected and also a time to say yes to only one thing. Join me as I talk to Paul Pacifico, CEO of the Association of Independent Music about 'Creative Entrepreneurship' and its three core principles of (1) Vision (2) Identify (3) CommunityWatch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2020 • 49min
024: The 7 Myths of Racial Equity | Dr Randal Pinkett & Steve Mahaley
In a world that is increasingly polarised, a culture of inclusivity is essential. This episode focuses on the 7 Myths of Racial Equity with Dr Randal Pinkett and Steve Mahaley. Leadership comes from all levels of an organisation and individually we must move from 'bystander to upstander'.Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2020 • 29min
023: Persuasion in the Fake News Generation | Professor James Welsh
Persuasion in a fake news generation: I chat to Professor James Welsh, former criminal barrister, legal educator and persuasion specialist. We travel from courtroom to boardroom as we analyse how leaders manage cognitive dissonance and congruence in the battle between values and actions. In a world of fast, immediate and dubious data, how do we cope? Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2020 • 30min
022: Distributed ~Digital Leadership | Lee Bryant
Was Covid-19 the decision maker for your digital transformation? How do you bridge the gap between your business and technology? Join me as I talk to Lee Bryant, Digital Transformation Practitioner as we explore the journey for leaders in a technologically advanced operating environment. Leaders must become organisational architects and ensure all levels of their organisations have a stake in the conversation.Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2020 • 31min
021: Difficult Conversations | Julie Okada
Difficult conversations are not easy, but are essential for any leader. Have you realised you are actually navigating three conversations in one? How do you deal with your own inner dialogue? How can you close the gap between what you are thinking and what you are saying? I chat to leadership expert and consultant Julie Okada from Triad Consulting Group as I seek the answers to these questions and more. Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2020 • 29min
020: The Human Edge | Greg Orme
In this week's episode, 'The Human Edge' I talk to Greg Orme, global educator and author of the book 'The Human Edge' which won the Business Book of the Year Award in 2020. We delve into the four superpowers of Curiosity, Creativity, Consciousness and Collaboration that can help us differentiate ourselves in an era of great technical change and automation.Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2020 • 28min
019: Superpowers and Purpose | Spencer Holt
Superpowers and Purpose! Today I chat to Spencer Holt, great friend, colleague and Head of the Commercial Innovation Learning Centre for Astra Zeneca. In a world of constant change, our technical skills are outweighed by the need for our superpowers of imagination, curiosity, resilience and collaboration combined with a strong sense of purpose to guide us and others through the turmoil. Oh and perhaps a bike ride through Utah! Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2020 • 28min
018: Get Out Of The Way | Beth Miller
Get Out Of The Way! How many entrepreneurs, founders and leaders know how to succession plan? What will be your legacy and why do so many founders hyperventilate when outside funders suddenly replace them with an external CEO? I chat to Beth Miller, author and Talent Management Advisor as regards how leaders must see and navigate the blockers of succession for themselves, their business and their people. Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 5, 2020 • 26min
017: Purpose Based Leadership | Paul Evans
Purpose Based Leadership is all about leaders operating at low ego to empower those around them including the communities within which they operate and serve. I talk to Paul Evans, CEO of the wonderful Leadership Through Sport & Business (LTSB). Paul and his team help young adults imagine and secure futures that they ordinarily would never dream of having. LTSB leverages the universal language and power of sport combined with an intense sense of purpose and inclusivity.Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2020 • 39min
011: Control the Controllable | Richard Wright
How does someone with terminal brain cancer get through a full ironman? I am joined by global keynote speaker, author and inspiration Richard Wright. Richard talks very candidly and personally about his life, his battle with terminal brain cancer and his ability to control the controllable in his race and fight for a full life as the ultimate ‘radical optimist’. Join me in this episode as you will laugh, cry and start to imagine what is possible when you can control your thoughts and simply put one foot in front of another. Sometimes it takes your 10 year-old daughter to make the difference!Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
